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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.96, 484.79 and 186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.96, 484.79 and 186.27 is: 279.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.96 : 484.79 = 186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.96/484.79 = 186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.96x = 484.79 × 186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.96x = 90,303.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,303.17/322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.61

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